Top Things to do in Kyushu
Top 10 Castles in Kyushu, Kyushu
Discover the best top things to do in Kyushu, Japan including Kumamoto Castle, Kanada Castle, Kokura Castle, Hirado Castle, Shimabara Castle, Karatsu Castle, Hara Castle Ruin, Tomioka Castle, Historical Park Kikuchi Castle, Usuki Castle Ruin.
Restaurants in Kyushu
1. Kumamoto Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,704 reviews
Reviewed By dlnun - Nebraska, United States
We spent an afternoon with an English guide from the Kumamoto SGG Club—-Mieko Okada who was our personal guide at the Kumamoto Castle & to the Suizenji Jojuen Gardens. If you go to Kumamoto these two sights should be at the top of your list of things to see & places to go. Hopefully in the next few months more of the reconstruction will allow for an actual tour of the castle, but the grounds, walls, and views were amazing none the less.
2. Kanada Castle
3. Kokura Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 685 reviews
Reviewed By puddin52 - San Jose, United States
This nicely restored castle has a good mix of history and fun. Walkable from the Kokura train station. Kids, including those 65+ will enjoy riding the palanquin and sitting in on a samurai war council. The views are great from the top floor too. A lift is available for the mobility impaired or travel-weary.
4. Hirado Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By GreggL25 - Tucson, United States
We really enjoyed touring the castle grounds. Parking is available and free. You walk in a ways and buy tickets before going up to the tower which houses the museum. The museum houses a great collection of samurai armor, Japanese scrolls, Dutch drawings, and models of the city. They even have play armor for kids to wear for photo opportunities. The views from the top are beautiful. You can see down into the harbor and into the surrounding mountains. This is a must in Hirado.
5. Shimabara Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 312 reviews
Reviewed By Cyber0515 - Tokyo, Japan
島原を象徴する史跡の一つです。天守は復元されたものですが威風堂々としており、ぐるっと囲まれた堀のどこから見てもその素晴らしさを窺い知ることが出来ます。 天守内は歴史資料館となっていますが、他の日本の城とは一線を画し、潜伏していたキリシタンの史料が多く展示されています。島原を中心としたキリシタンの信仰と彼らを弾圧しようとする勢力との戦いを学ぶことが出来る施設の一つでもあります。 最上階からの展望室からは、有明海と普賢岳の美しい風景を楽しむことが出来ます。武士に仮装したボランティアによるショーも行われていることがあるため、子供も楽しむことが出来ると思います。 It is one of the historical sites that symbolize Shimabara. The castle tower is a reconstruction, but it is majestic, and you can see the splendor of the castle from every angle of the moat that surrounds it. The inside of the castle tower is used as a historical museum, and unlike other castles in Japan, it displays many historical documents of Christians who were active in hiding. It is also one of the facilities where you can learn about the beliefs of the Christians around Shimabara and their battles against the forces that tried to suppress them. From the observation deck on the top floor, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Ariake Sea and Mt.Fugen. There is also a show by volunteers dressed up as Samurai warriors, which is fun for children.
6. Karatsu Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 475 reviews
Reviewed By dimitrios110 - Chatham, United States
A visit to this elegant and tranquil castle is a great way to connect to the ancient history of Japan.
